Modern Slavery Statement for Man with Van Stroud Green
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Man with Van Stroud Green is taking to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting our business ethically and with integrity, and to ensuring that exploitation has no place in any part of our services.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Man with Van Stroud Green operates a clear and robust zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, child labour, servitude, and exploitation. We expect the same high standards from everyone we work with, including employees, contractors, agency staff, and all suppliers involved in our moving and logistics services.
No form of coercion, deception, or abuse of vulnerability is acceptable. Any suspicion or evidence of modern slavery connected to our business activities will be treated as a serious breach of our standards and may result in termination of contracts, reporting to relevant authorities, and other appropriate actions.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Man with Van Stroud Green provides local and regional transport, removals, and related services. Our supply chains primarily include vehicle leasing and maintenance providers, fuel suppliers, equipment and packaging suppliers, and occasional temporary labour agencies. We recognise that risks of modern slavery can exist at various points in these supply chains, particularly where there are multiple tiers of subcontracting or the use of low-paid or migrant labour.
We are committed to identifying and managing these risks with care, ensuring that our partners understand and share our values.
Due Diligence and Supplier Audits
We are developing and maintaining due diligence processes designed to assess and manage the risk of modern slavery in our supply chains. This includes conducting supplier assessments before engagement and at intervals thereafter, with particular focus on higher-risk categories such as labour provision and warehousing services.
Where appropriate, we may conduct or request audits of suppliers to verify compliance with our anti-slavery expectations. These audits may include reviewing workforce practices, checking identity and right-to-work documentation procedures, and examining evidence of fair recruitment and payment processes. If concerns arise, we will work with suppliers on corrective action plans or, where necessary, discontinue relationships that do not meet our standards.
Training, Awareness, and Responsibilities
Responsibility for overseeing this Modern Slavery Statement and its implementation sits with the senior management of Man with Van Stroud Green. Managers are expected to promote awareness of modern slavery risks and ensure that our policies are understood and followed within their teams.
We aim to provide staff, particularly those involved in procurement, operations, and recruitment, with suitable guidance on recognising indicators of modern slavery and knowing how to respond to concerns. All employees are required to act with integrity and to support our efforts to maintain transparent and ethical supply chains.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
We encourage anyone connected with Man with Van Stroud Green, including employees, suppliers, contractors, and members of the public, to raise concerns about potential modern slavery or unethical labour practices. Concerns can be reported to a line manager, a senior member of the management team, or through any internal reporting mechanisms communicated to staff.
Reports will be treated seriously, handled sensitively, and investigated promptly where appropriate. We are committed to ensuring that anyone who raises a concern in good faith does so without fear of retaliation or detrimental treatment. Confidentiality will be respected to the fullest extent possible, consistent with the need to investigate and address the issue.
Continuous Improvement and Annual Review
Modern slavery risks can evolve over time, and we are committed to continuous improvement in our approach. We will periodically reassess the areas of our business and supply chains that present the highest risk and refine our controls and procedures as needed.
This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed at least once every 12 months by senior management to ensure it remains accurate, effective, and aligned with relevant legislation and best practice. Any significant changes in our business model, supply chains, or risk profile will trigger an earlier review if required. Updated statements will reflect the actions taken and the progress made in strengthening our safeguards against modern slavery.
Man with Van Stroud Green remains fully committed to playing its part in eliminating modern slavery and human trafficking and to upholding dignity, fairness, and respect for all people connected with our work.
